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Kaylin Damon

Cape Town

Summary

Driven by a passion for continuous improvement and quality management, I excelled at Afrigen Biologics, enhancing production efficiency and vaccine quality through innovative process optimizations. My leadership in training and mentoring, coupled with expertise in aseptic process techniques, significantly contributed to achieving and surpassing production goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor: Formulation of LNPs

Afrigen Biologics
01.2023 - Current

Formulation of Lipid Nanoparticles focus on mRNA vaccines

Purification of Drug Substance

Involved in researching and implementing new equipment and technologies, taking the lead in introducing innovative processes to the department.

Utilizing expertise, actively contributing to enhancing production and quality efficiency by conducting data analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements and optimize process processes

Spearhead process improvements initiatives, emphasizing quality assurance, and production efficiency.

Responsible for managing supplier relationship and providing guidance to staff members to ensure a well-functioning team.

Troubleshooting on critical equipment.

Production Supervisor: Formulation and Fill

Biovac
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Actively engaging in investigating incidents, and quality events performing root cause analysis, and risk assessments to maintain quality standards.
  • Executing Production activities and processes in an aseptic manner, while adhering strictly to GMP compliance
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.

Production Team Leader

Biovac
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Expertise lies in Formulation and Filling of vaccines.
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
  • Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
  • Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing workflow improvements.
  • Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing valuable insights on process optimization strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of Western Cape
Cape Town
03.2014

Skills

  • Quality Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Aseptic Process Techniques
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Technical Skills
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Team Leadership and Training
  • Mentorship and People Management
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Interpersonal and Communication

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)

Work Availability

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Timeline

Production Supervisor: Formulation of LNPs

Afrigen Biologics
01.2023 - Current

Production Supervisor: Formulation and Fill

Biovac
01.2020 - 11.2022

Production Team Leader

Biovac
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of Western Cape
Kaylin Damon